Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Shooting	(Smart	Auto)
Still	ImagesMovies
Image Stabilization Icons
Optimal	image	stabilization	for	the	shooting	conditions	is	automatically	applied	(Intelligent	IS).	Additionally,	the	following	icons	are	displayed	in		mode.
Image	stabilization	for	still	images	
Image	stabilization	for	movies,	reducing	strong	camera	shake,	as	when	shooting	while	walking	(Dynamic	IS)
Image	stabilization	for	still	images,	when	panning*
Image	stabilization	for	slow	camera	shake,	such	as	when	shooting	movies	at	telephoto...

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Shooting	(Smart	Auto)
Still	ImagesMovies
On-Screen Frames
A	variety	of	frames	are	displayed	once	the	camera	detects	subjects	you	are	aiming	the	camera	at.
•	 A
	white	frame	is	displayed	around	the	subject	(or	person’s	face)	determined	by	the	camera	to	be	the	main	subject,	and	gray	frames	are	displayed	around	other	detected	faces.	Frames	follow	moving	subjects	within	a	certain	range	to	keep	them	in	focus.
However,
	if	the	camera	detects	subject	movement,	only	the	white	frame	will	remain	on	the	screen....

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Common, Convenient Features
Still	ImagesMovies
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
When	distant	subjects	are	too	far	away	to	enlarge	using	the	optical	zoom,	use	digital	zoom	for	up	to	about	20x	enlargement.
1	 Move	the	zoom	lever	toward	
.
zzHold	the	lever	until	zooming	stops.
XXZooming	stops	at	the	largest	possible	zoom	factor	(before	the	image	becomes	noticeably	grainy),	which	is	then	indicated	on	the	screen.
Zoom	Factor2	 Move	the	zoom	lever	toward	
	again.
XXThe	camera	zooms	in	even...

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Common,	Convenient	Features
•	Focal	length	when	optical	and	digital	zoom	are	combined	is	as	follows	(35mm	film	equivalent).
28	–	560	mm	(28	–	140	mm	with	optical	zoom	alone)
•	 To	deactivate	digital	zoom,	press	the		button,	choose	[Digital	Zoom]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	[Off].
Still	ImagesMovies
Using the Self-Timer
With	the	self-timer,	you	can	include	yourself	in	group	photos	or	other	timed	shots.	The	camera	will	shoot	about	10	seconds	after	you	press	the	shutter	button.
1	 Configure	the...

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Common,	Convenient	Features
XXOnce	you	start	the	self-timer,	the	lamp	will	blink	and	the	camera	will	play	a	self-
timer	sound.
XXTwo	seconds	before	the	shot,	the	blinking	and	sound	will	speed	up.	(The	lamp	will	remain	lit	in	case	the	flash	fires.)
zzTo	cancel	shooting	after	you	have	triggered	the	self-timer,	press	the		button.
zzTo	restore	the	original	setting,	choose	[]		
in	step	1.
Still	ImagesMovies
Using	the	Self-Timer	to	Avoid	Camera	ShakeThis	option	delays	shutter	release	until	about	two	seconds...

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Common,	Convenient	Features
Still	ImagesMovies
Customizing	the	Self-TimerYou	can	specify	the	delay	(0	–	30	seconds)	and	number	of	shots	(1	–	10).
1	 Choose	[$].
zzFollowing	step	1	on	=		64,	choose	[$]	and	press	the		button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzTurn	the		dial	to	set	the	delay.	Press	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	specify	the	number	of	shots,	and	then	press	the		button.
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[$]	is	displayed.
zzFollow	step	2	on	=		64	to	shoot.
•	For	movies	shot	using	the	self-timer,...

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Common,	Convenient	Features
Still	Images
Adding a Date Stamp
The	camera	can	add	the	shooting	date	to	images,	in	the	lower-right	corner.
However,	note	that	date	stamps	cannot	be	edited	or	removed,	so	confirm	beforehand	that	the	date	and	time	are	correct	( =		20).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Date	Stamp]	on	the	[4]	tab,	and	then	choose	the	desired	option	(=		48).
XXOnce	the	setting	is	complete,	[DATE]	is	displayed.
2	 Shoot.
XXAs	you	take	shots,	the	camera	adds	the	shooting...

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Common,	Convenient	Features
Still	Images
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
Shoot	after	choosing	a	subject	to	focus	on	as	follows.
1	 Specify	Tracking	AF.
zzPress	the		button.
XX[]	is	displayed	in	the	center	of	the	screen.
2	 Choose	a	subject	to	focus	on.
zzAim	the	camera	so	that	[]	is	on	the	desired	subject,	and	then	press	the	shutter	button	halfway.
XXA	blue	frame	is	displayed,	and	the	camera	will	keep	the	subject	in	focus	and	image	brightness	adjusted	(Servo	AF).
3	 Shoot.
zzPress	the...

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Using Face ID
If	you	register	a	person	ahead	of	time,	the	camera	will	detect	that	person’s	face,	and	prioritize	focus,	brightness,	and	color	for	that	person	when	shooting.	In		mode,	the	camera	can	detect	babies	and	children	based	on	registered	birthdays	and	optimize	settings	for	them	when	shooting.
This	function	is	also	useful	when	searching	for	a	specific	registered	person	among	a	large	number	of	images	(=		181).
Personal	Information
•	 Information	such	as	images	of	a	face	(face	info)	registered	with...

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Using	Face	ID
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	[Add	to	Registry],	and	then	choose	[Add	a	New	Face].
2	 Register	face	information.
zzAim	the	camera	so	that	the	face	of	the	person	you	want	to	register	is	inside	the	gray	frame	at	the	center	of	the	screen.
zzA	white	frame	on	the	person’s	face	indicates	that	the	face	is	recognized.	Make	sure	a	white	frame	is	displayed	on	the	face,	and	then	shoot.
zzIf	the	face	is	not	recognized,	you	cannot	register	face	information.
3	 Save	the	settings....